How do you identify RIC V Postumus 180?

The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, left, raising right hand with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 180?

RIC V Postumus 180 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.83g, diameter 33mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Postumus Sestertius — RIC V Postumus 180

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Postumus 180

Ruler

Postumus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

260 AD-269 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

18.83g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG

Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, left, raising right hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC

Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Postumus 180 is a sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 18.83g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Postumus 180?: RIC V Postumus 180 is a Bronze Sestertius of Postumus (260 AD-269 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Postumus 180.
How do you identify RIC V Postumus 180?: The obverse depicts Bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Postumus, laureate, draped, left, raising right hand with the inscription IMP C POSTVMVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG or VIRTVS AVG SC. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Postumus 180?: RIC V Postumus 180 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.83g, diameter 33mm, die axis 5 h, struck.